ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411863 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
flourish
heinous
imply
discern

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
extol
compulsion
ploy
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
prominence
appalling
eulogy
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
salvage
distortion
assess
supple

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
insolence
limited
flaunt
flagrant

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."